Shine Stopper Instant Matte Finish with MICROSPONGE® Technology

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Nothing have ever worked for my oily skin , and I tried literally everything. Even magnesium milk suggested by a make up artist. This stuff is great!! And a plus? It's completely non irritating! I am hooked :)

I will at least start this out with some positivity -- I enjoyed using this product quite a bit. It's just the aftermath I'm not enjoying.

Super silky texture so it acted as a great makeup base. It also made my pores noticeably smaller than usual while wearing all the same other products. As for shine control? It gave my face a solid extra three hours of not having to blot. After that I was shiny again, so I didn't get the full six hours as claimed.

Why I can't use this product is the blemishes that it's given me. After the first few days I noticed some clogged pores and took some days off. Then after I used it again, the next day I was left with some rather unattractive blemishes only in my tzone where this was used.

My advice? If you want to try this product, don't let my experience stop you. Just opt for samples first to save you the time and money.... Excluding, of course, the time spent getting your skin back to normal like I now have to do.

I'm fairly new to PC, and this is my favorite product so far. I get shiny on nose, forehead, and chin, but I hate the cakey look of adding more and more powder. It takes a little time to get the hang of applying Shine Stopper,. I've had best results with using fingers. I'm still reading reviews and experimenting with uses and application. Wonderful product though !

I received this as a sample and have used it several times now. I have combination skin that gets pretty oily in my t-zone especially in the hot summer months here in Texas. This product is AMAZING!!! I put a small amount on my forehead and nose area over my foundation. I use it as the last step in my most oily area. I don't have to touch up my makeup at all during the day and that's with temperatures reaching the upper 90's. My forehead and nose where it gets the most greasy is clear of oil all day long. I love this stuff, I plan on purchasing the full size.

I love this stuff. I thought that I was going to have to be shiny forever but this worked like a charm. I was a bit skeptical that it would continue to hold up after a long day at work; so I tried it out. It was amazing. I do have to get use to not touching my face because the first few days of using it I kept wiping the product right off. Plus it makes my face feel lovely and soft.

Shine Stopper is one of my favorite PC products. I've fought oily and acne-prone skin for more decades than I'd care to admit. now I have this silky lotion to keep my makeup fresh and matte all day long. After doing my Resist skin care, applying sunscreen (PC Bare Matte Tint SPF 30) and using a tiny pin-point brush to erase any remaining veins or red spots, I tap a pea-sized amount of Shine Stopper over my T-zone, et voil� - a shine-free face for 8-10 hours. Thank you, Paula!

I really wanted to love this cause it works wonders in keeping my shine at bay. However, my t-zone broke out like crazy. Time to whip up my PC 9% BHA treatment STAT. Good thing it was a sample size only.

My only regret is that I didn't know about this product sooner! I cannot rave enough about how amazing this product is at not only making my pores smaller, but making me matte and more importantly-- keeping me matte! As a make-up wearer I look in the mirror one or two hours into a long day at school and have to pull out my face powder to keep the oil at bay. After using this before putting on my foundation, I don't even have to worry about it. Love love love!

I got this product as a free sample. I was skeptic about the final results. My skin is very oily, so I had been looking for years for the perfect product with no successful results, but a waste of money. Since the first time I tried this product, I saw the results immediately. It really controlled my oil!!!! I'm so happy because for a person that had been struggling her entire life with acne and oily face, this product is one of the best allies!! This product is a MUST in my daily routine.

"Wow" was my reaction when I used this. No more having to blot excess oil during the day. Shine stoppers have been hit or miss for me, but this one hits it out of the park. It does what it says, and extraordinarily well!

Fantastic stuff for that oily T- zone! Was using Mary Kay's, but this works much better and have to use way less! This tube will last you a year if you use a bit less than a pea size amount. Am going to try using over makeup as well as underneath as some reviews have suggested.

I've been using this for a couple years now, and thought I should finally write a review in case anyone out there is on the fence about ordering it. This stuff is amazing! After years of struggling to find good products for my oily, acne-prone skin, I finally found this. I can't express how much I love this product. It makes my skin look like healthy, normal skin! I don't even use foundation or powder anymore. Just dab some of this on my shiny areas and I'm good to go!

Really love this product. I have skin that gets oily into the day, and is super shiny after putting on a moisturizer. This really mattifies the shine, and lasts pretty long as well! Only complaints are that putting too much on leaves a faint white powder-looking layer on your skin. It can be used with makeup, but put it on before putting on foundation. If you put it on top of your foundation, it makes the foundation look really strange.

At 50 years old, I thought I'd never find a product to help control my excessively oily skin. After trying Shine Stopper, I've gone from wearing hardly any make-up to wearing anything I want. Previously, I could go for maybe an hour without having to blot or even wash my face and start over due to excessive oil and shine. The first time I used this product, it lasted for 6 hours in the South Florida heat and humidity! Please keep making this product!!!

After reading numerous positive reviews, I knew I wanted to try it out for myself considering I have oily skin in the warmer months. When this item arrived today, I already had on my full face of makeup. I was very eager to try this out, so I placed a pea size drop on my fingers, warmed it up and lightly pat on places where I get oil the most (cheeks, nose and forehead). It has been 4 hours since I applied it and WOW! I am still shine-free! I typically get oily after 2-3 hour mark! Thanks!!

This product has changed my life. I have oily skin; mattifying foundations and even blotting papers have been a very temporary solution. This is wonderful before applying foundation, and I am intrigued by other reviewers who also use it on top of their make-up. Will try this technique today. Thanks Paula!

This product has changed my life. I have oily skin; mattifying foundations and even blotting papers have been a very temporary solution. This is wonderful before applying foundation, and I am intrigued by other reviewers who also use it on top of their make-up. Will try this technique today. Thanks Paula!

I love the dewey fresh make-up look, but after a few hours I have problem areas that look more greasy than glowy. I applied this to my chin, forehead, and around my nose after a moisturizer and before makeup. 8 hours later, I still looked glowing and healthy but with no shiny, oily spots. If you find yourself using blotting papers and reapplying powder throughout the day, I highly recommend this product.

I used many sample packets of this before deciding whether or not to order. I use it to control oil throughout my day & not as a primer. As per their YouTube video, I gently pat this on my face as needed...and I love it! Instant matte finish and the oil is gone-no need to use 100 blotting papers and smudge/remove my foundation in the progress, no need to use powder to touch up and risk having cake face. I keep it in my makeup bag so that I can touch up as needed.

I tried my sample today over both sunblock and foundation As soon as it drys you will have a matte face. I especially like this because sunblock is so greasy to me. It really toned down the shine immediately! You can see a visual transformation. I applied mine by dabbing it on with a flat kabuki brush. If you don't want eye crinkles avoid the eye area. I put it all over which wasa mistake for me, because my cheeks aren't oily. A,axing product. Makes me believe it's magic!

I use it on top of all of my makeup as directions says that it should be your last step of your beauty routine.I start with my MDSolarSciences mineral tinted creme spf 50 , concealer, powder, blush and as a last step, I pat a pea sized amount into my forehead, nose and chin and voilà! I am done and shine free for thewhole day ahead. Hope it works for you as well as its working for me!

What makes this product unique?Paula's Choice Shine Stopper Instant Matte Finish is clinically proven to keep skin perfectly matte for at least 6 hours. Its unique MICROSPONGE® Technology works invisibly to keep oily shine in check while minimizing the appearance of pores. The luxurious formula dries to a silky-soft, powder-like finish that smoothes out minor skin imperfections—your makeup will look better and last longer than ever!

This product is 100% fragrance- and colorant-free.

Who is this product for?Anyone with oily skin (or oily areas) who wants to maintain a fresh, matte complexion. Shine Stopper is perfect for blackhead- and blemish-prone skin; ideal for combination skin with an oily t-zone (forehead, nose, chin).

Sources to support the claims made for Shine Stopper Instant Matte Finish with Microsponge® Technology

DIRECTIONS: Dispense a pea-sized amount and using clean fingers or a foundation sponge, dab (do not rub) lightly over oily areas as the last step of your skincare routine or over your foundation. If you wish to apply powder or blush over Shine Stopper, let Shine Stopper set completely first. Reapply as needed.

Additional Application Options and Tips

Shine Stopper Instant Matte Finish works best when used with a lightweight liquid or powder foundation that also has a matte finish.

Those with oily skin should use a mattifying daytime moisturizer with SPF or a foundation with sunscreen rated SPF 15 or greater.

Don't wear makeup? No problem! If you have oily skin or oily areas, Shine Stopper Instant Matte Finish may be used alone. The finish is invisible.

Shine Stopper Instant Matte Finish is excellent for men struggling with shiny areas, including on the scalp.

For best results, wait for your exfoliant and/or toner to set/absorb before applying Shine Stopper.

If using with one of Paula's Choice Super Antioxidant Concentrates, apply Shine Stopper after the serum.

Yes, in the sense that it helps those with oily skin maintain control over excess surface oil while smoothing skin's texture. These features help enhance makeup application and wear, so you'll see longer-lasting results and won't have to touch up frequently. For best results, make sure your foundation has a matte finish.

This proprietary technology works instantly and over time to help absorb and trap excess oil as it reaches your skin's surface. Much like a sponge absorbs moisture, Microsponge uses special porous polymers that not only absorb excess oil but also leave your skin feeling powdery smooth and fresh. Think of this technology as millions of spherical sponges working to keep your oily skin looking beautifully refined and perfectly matte without dryness or dullness.

Once absorbed via the Microsponge® Technology, the excess oil remains trapped inside the unique polymers until they've reached their capacity to trap oil. Once this happens, you'll begin seeing excess shine on your skin; however, most will find that the technology built into Shine Stopper Instant Matte Finish keeps excess oil (shine) in check for several hours. When you cleanse your face, the polymers holding the excess oil are simply washed away!

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